Random Factoids

[celebaelin]

I don't think we have a thread for this already; if we do I didn't spot it.

According to records found covering the years 1250-1320AD it was more than twelve times as expensive to feed a horse as it was an ox:  9³/₄ d. as opposed to 15 s. 9¹/₂ d.  These numers are a national average taken from figures for 77 manors compiled and recorded in The Economics of Horses and Oxen in Medieval England by John Langdon.

[jenny]

I'm wondering if this should be in the 'do you know something no-one else does forum. Should I move it, do you think? It stands less risk of disappearing down the page there.

[celebaelin]

Probably a good idea Jenny - I have no objection anyway.